Alien: Romulus, a critical and commercial success, is already slated for a sequel. However, one element consistently drew negative attention: the CGI depiction of Ian Holm.
Holm, who passed away in 2020, famously portrayed Ash in Ridley Scott's Alien. His controversial CGI resurrection in Alien: Romulus was widely criticized as distracting and unrealistic, prompting a popular fan edit to remove his character entirely.
Director Fede Alvarez addressed the criticism, acknowledging time constraints during post-production hindered the CGI's quality. He stated in an Empire interview that he wasn't satisfied with certain shots and understood the negative reactions.
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For the home release, Alvarez confirmed improvements, stating additional funds were allocated to refine the CGI, incorporating more practical puppetry. While some improvements are noted, many fans still find the result distracting and question the necessity of Holm's inclusion.
A Reddit thread (u/Davidedby in LV426) showcases comparisons, revealing the home release utilizes more puppetry, minimizing the overt CGI. However, comments like "Better, but still awfully uncanny" and "Still such a needless and distracting part of the movie" highlight persistent concerns.
Despite the criticism, Alien: Romulus's box office success ($350 million globally) led 20th Century Studios to announce plans for a sequel, with Alvarez potentially returning to direct. The debate over Holm's CGI remains, but the franchise's future appears secure.
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